The independent

Today at Maggie's, as Granny and Natalie were getting ready to head home just as David announced he was taking Maxie and some other boy to the firehouse, Graham took three mighty strides towards independence by walking over to David, taking his hand, and declaring his intention to go with him to see the trucks. Graham, you see, had never gone anywhere without some blood kin in tow.

And, indeed, reports came back that a fine time was had by all, including much climbing.